Mobile net suspended in Manipur, Section 144 imposed in two districts

Mobile internet services were suspended across Manipur to curb rumour mongering through spread of hate speeches and videos and prohibitory orders imposed in some areas, after two vehicles were reportedly set ablaze in Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts on Saturday, officials said.

Mobile internet services across the state were suspended for five days on Saturday after a vehicle was reportedly set ablaze in Phougakchao Ikhai area of Bishnupur district by a group of unidentified persons. Hours after the incident, another vehicle was set on fire near Kangvai area of Churachandpur district.

The reason behind the acts remained unclear till the time of filing this report.